Lieutenant General (Pakistan)

Lieutenant General (Pakistan)

Pakistan Army has followed British Army rank system since its independence from British Empire in 1947. However, the crown in the ranks has been replaced with a star and crescent, which symbolizes the sovereignty of Government of Pakistan.


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